Voice

This category must be entered in order to qualify for a monetary award.  All own choice selections must be from RCM or Conservatory Canada.  One selection only.  Competitor must be studying level entered. Selections from the RCM Popular Selection List and the CC Idioms lists are not permitted, including musical theatre, and popular (contemporary) selections – this includes pieces from RCM List C for Levels 1-6 and RCM List D for Levels 7-10. 

A folk song, sea chantey or traditional ballad is defined as any music which has entered into the heritage of the people but can be assigned to no composer. A folk song is anonymous and has been fashioned through many generations by countless individual singers. One selection - Own choice – not necessarily from Conservatory syllabi but must be from a published source. Please provide translations for songs in languages other than English.

Own choice of an Italian Art song (not Folk song) to be sung in the original language. 
RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabus.

Folk songs allowed for RCM Preparatory to Level 4 inclusive.

Own choice of a German Art song (not Folk song) to be sung in the original language. RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabus.

Folk songs allowed for RCM Preparatory to Level 4 inclusive.

Own choice of a French Art song (not Folk song) to be sung in the original language. RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabus.

Folk songs allowed for RCM Preparatory to Level 4 inclusive.

Own choice of a Spanish Art song (not Folk song) to be sung in the original language. RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabus.

Folk songs allowed for RCM Preparatory to Level 4 inclusive.

RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabus – one song in a language other than English. This class is to be used only if the entrant already has an Art song and a Folk song in the appropriate classes.

One selection to be sung in original language (not a Folk song).   Own choice - RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabi.

RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabus – one composed English song, not a folk song. An art song is a vocal music composition to be presented for one voice with piano accompaniment, and in the classical art music tradition. (a song written by a trained composer to convey a specific artistic idea, as in projecting the mood and meaning of a poetic text. Songs that are part of a staged work (such as an aria from an opera or a song from a musical) are not considered art songs for our purpose.  

Own choice – one selection – not necessarily from conservatory syllabi. The original intent of the composer must be specifically sacred/religious in nature.

Levels/Grades 1 to 6: RCM List C or Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms Syllabus (excluding Jazz)
Levels/Grades 7 & 8: RCM List D or Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms Syllabus (excluding Jazz)
Levels/Grades 9 & 10: RCM List D (excluding Operetta) 
Associate Level: RCM List F (excluding Operetta)
One selection in the original language, performed in recital style. (no costumes, props, microphones, etc.)

Repertoire is competitor’s choice. Competitors may use conservatory syllabi but are not limited to those lists. One selection may be from a song cycle. Operetta, operatic or oratorio selections suitable to the competitor’s voice are permitted for Senior and Advanced levels only. Not permitted are Conservatory Canada Idioms list and RCM List C (Levels 1-6) and List D (Levels 7-10). Operetta, operatic or oratorio selections suitable to the competitor’s voice are permitted for Senior and Advanced levels only.

RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabi - Own choice - 2 songs of contrasting style not to exceed 20 minutes to include operatic or oratorio arias.  Levels 9 and 10 are not to exceed 10 minutes.  A Song Cycle may be considered one selection in the open class.  Language is optional for Opera and Oratorio selections only in Levels 9 and 10.

One selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada.

Arias only - one solo from RCM or Conservatory Canada. Language is optional in Non-Competitive classes only.

RCM or Conservatory Canada - Own choice of standard repertoire. Open and Open Alumni must be performed in original language. Language optional in Non-Competitive classes only.

Own choice from standard repertoire.  RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus.

Original language - includes recitative.

All classes own choice from standard operetta or opera comique. Language is optional.  May participate in one solo class and one each of ensemble classes.

Musical Theatre, Operetta and Film selections are NOT permitted in this category.  Selections should be of contrasting style.

A vocalise is a song without words. Students must use each of the vowels (a) (e) (i) (o) (u) and (y) (please see IPA guide). All six vowels are required in the performance. Vowels should be changed according to phrasing. Attention to vocal tone, intonation, breath management, articulation, dynamics, and phrasing is expected. Vocalises need not be memorized and may be transposed. Students may not enter a class below Level being studied. Selections must be from either the RCM or CCM Syllabus.

Recitatives must be performed from memory in the original language and must not be transposed. Selections must be from either the RCM or CCM Syllabus.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Own choice of one selection from a staged theatre production (not film). Musical selections should be appropriate to the age of the student.  Props and costumes are permitted but will not be judged.

Choice of one selection. 
Songs that first appeared in animated films or movie musicals.
May be costumed and/or choreographed at the discretion of the performer.
See the Syllabus page of our website wkmf.ca for the list of acceptable selections.

Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections with acoustic accompaniment. Both selections from be from different composers. 
Acoustic accompaniment is required. Instrumental cuts are permitted.
Competitors will be judged on their choice of selections, interpretation, contrasting tempi, style, vocal quality and age appropriateness.

See the Syllabus page of our website wkmf.ca for the list of acceptable selections.

Own choice of one selection.  Age determined by the oldest competitor.
See the Syllabus page of our website wkmf.ca for the list of acceptable selections.

3 – 12 Voices.  Own choice of one selection.  Age is determined by the oldest competitor.

Own choice of ONE popular song (Pop, Pop/Folk, Rock, Country, R&B, Indi, Soul, Alternative). Lyrics and music should be appropriate to the age and vocal maturity of the performer and acceptable for a general family audience – please no swearing, sex, or violence. Accompaniments MUST be backtracks. 

Own choice of TWO contrasting selections (Pop, Pop/Folk, Rock, Country, R&B, Indi, Jazz, Soul, Alternative) Selections should be covers from commercial artists in these genres. 
Lyrics and music must be appropriate to the age and vocal maturity of the performer and acceptable for 
general family audience – please no swearing, sexual suggestion or violent lyrics. Accompaniment MUST BE  backtracks. 
Selections from Conservatory Canada (CC) Contemporary Idioms Voice lists and the Royal Conservatory of 
Music (RCM) List C (Levels 1- 6) and RCM List D (Levels 7 – 10) are eligible excluding musical theatre and 
operetta.
NOT permitted:
• Selections from Musical Theatre (both staged and non-staged), cabaret, revues, operetta and stand-alone songs in musical theatre style.
• Rap and Hip Hop
• Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical syllabi (Lists A & B from Levels 1-6; Lists A, B, C from levels 7-10).
• Songs from movie musicals and animated films
Competitors will be judged on their choice of selections, interpretation, contrasting tempi, style, vocal quality 
and age appropriateness.

Own choice of any ONE popular song (Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Indi, Soul, Alternative). Lyrics should be appropriate to the age and vocal maturity of the performer and acceptable for a general family audience – please no swearing, sex, or violence. Accompaniment can be piano, guitar (acoustic or electric). Self-accompaniment is required. Covers and/or original music is allowed. A microphone, amplifier and piano will be available. Please arrive with instruments tuned. Songs must be sung from memory.